Developmental Disabilities of Clark County

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Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities may obtain their services directly from board operated programs/services or, using Triple I, adults may take their individual budget and purchase services from the provider of their choice. Community Living Services, provides path coordination services and acts as a single point of contact. Each individual is assigned a Path Coordinator (SSA) who oversees the development and implementation of services.

Provider Selection Process

Adult Services

Adult Services may include:

Habilitation Services

Social, leisure and recreational activities that enhance an individual’s quality of life, and are provided in a variety of settings. These activities may include:

    • Activities of daily living
    • Personal Care
    • Skill reinforcement
    • Training in Self-Determination
    • Recreation & Leisure
    • Transition services
    • Wellness training
    • Community Inclusion

Vocational Habilitation/Employment Service

Services designed to teach and reinforce habilitation concepts related to work including responsibility, attendance, task completion, problem solving, social interaction, motor skill development, and safety.

    • Functional academics
    • Work Skill training
    • Job seeking/keeping
    • Work Prep (dress/hygiene)
    • Work Prep (social skills)

 

Organizational and Community Employment

Full-time or part-time individual and group employment opportunities.

    • Sheltered Employment
    • Supported Employment
    • Supported Employment/Enclave
    • Supported Employment/Community
    • Community Employment
    • Self-Employment
    • Entrpreneur support
    • Vocational Development Training
    • Job Exploration
    • Job Shadowing
    • Ongoing job support
    • Job Coaching
    • Job Retraining
    • Job follow along

Click here if you are interested in Adult Services that are provided locally.

To research providers available state wide click here.

Community Supports - this area encompasses supported living, family support services, Individual Options waiver and Level One waiver.

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Help Me Grow (birth to 3 yrs old)

Help Me Grow is a program for Ohio’s expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provides health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn. Clark County's Early Intervention is a partner with Help Me Grow to provide these services.

Transportation

Transportation services encompasses everything from county board operated busses and vans to WorkPlus transportation, SCAT, and privately owned vehicles.

Families may elect to use their Triple I funding as a mechanism to access transportation that best meets their needs. Path coordinators can help assist you with Triple I if interested.

Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded

An Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) is a facility licensed to provide 24 hour care for individuals with developmental disabilities. You can contact these provider directly if you are interested in services or if you are a resident of Clark County, you can contact your Path Coordinator for assistance.

Quality Support & Safety

The Quality Support & Safety Department is responsible for the review and reporting of alleged abuse or neglect, major unusual or unusual incidents (MUI/UI), and protecting the rights of people served.  

The Quality Assurance unit ensures individuals are satisfied with program outcomes and that their health and safety are protected. 

If you need to report an MUI/UI call the Abuse/Neglect Hotline at (937) 328-5245, ext. 200

Or you can call the State of Ohio directly at 1-866-313-6733

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We assist people with developmental disabilities and their families
in living, working, and participating in our community.

Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2527 Kenton St., Springfield, OH 45505 (937) 328-2675